Plongée à Nosy Be — Madagascar

Nosy Be sits off Madagascar's northwest coast with healthy reefs influenced by both Indian Ocean and Mozambique Channel currents. Whale sharks visit from September to December, and the surrounding islands (Nosy Sakatia, Nosy Tanikely) offer diverse reef topography. Madagascar's endemic biodiversity extends underwater — unique species abound.

Score
65.9
Visibilité
9–30m
Température
24–28°C
Meilleurs mois
April, May, September
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Nosy Be
MadagascarIndian Ocean
65.9

SCORE

-13.3333°N

48.2667°E

Nosy Be sits off Madagascar's northwest coast with healthy reefs influenced by both Indian Ocean and Mozambique Channel currents. Whale sharks visit from September to December, and the surrounding islands (Nosy Sakatia, Nosy Tanikely) offer diverse reef topography. Madagascar's endemic biodiversity extends underwater — unique species abound.

Madagascar's Dive Island Paradise

Visibility9–30 m
Temperature24–28°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$65
Best MonthsApril, May, September, October
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML75.0CH72.0VIS70.0SV43.0TMP70.0DA62.0OP73.0TS64.0GT68.0VAL62.0CRD57.0SP57.0

Marine Life

75.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
100
Megafauna Encounters
56
Reef Fish Abundance
100
Macro Life
30
Endemic Species
65
Marine Life Diversity
75.0
Coral & Reef Health
72.0
Visibility & Conditions
70.0
Dive Site Variety
43.0
Water Temperature
70.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
73.0
Topside Experience
64.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
62.0
Crowding
57.0
Social Proof
57.0

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Lokobe Nature Reserve lemur spottingsnorkeling at Nosy Tanikelyylang-ylang plantation tourwhale watching (Jul-Sep)Crater Lake (Lac Sacré)

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Ambatoloaka village
  • Lemuria Land
  • Lokobe Nature Reserve

Non-Diver Score

7/10

Good topside options for non-diving companions.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifemoderate

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

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Hyperbaric Chamber800 km — Nearest chamber in Reunion Island or South Africa
Nearest Hospital10 km

Small hospital on Nosy Be; no chamber — evacuation to Reunion or SA; very limited emergency infrastructure

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

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Sakalav Diving

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